Social value: would you rather have a fish, or a fishing rod?
Give a person a fish, and you feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, and you feed them for a lifetime. Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu (adapted)
Give a person a fish, and you feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, and you feed them for a lifetime. Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu (adapted)
The journey towards integrating social value into our economic systems is both a challenge and an opportunity. It requires us to rethink our priorities, values, and mechanisms for decision-making.
How did East Riding of Yorkshire Council successfully implement social value? Read the recap of our recent webinar.
Over a decade ago, East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) embarked on a transformative journey, integrating social value as a strategic priority.
How does East Riding of Yorkshire Council utilise the digital tool they jointly developed and part-own, the Social Value Engine, to maximise the positive impact of their investments in their communities?
In 2022, Leeds City Council enhanced community impact by implementing the Social Value Engine. Sasha Walton, Social Value Delivery Manager, shares her insights in this guest blog.
This event is a unique opportunity to explore the pioneering social value initiatives undertaken by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) over the past decade.
We are pleased to announce that we are sponsors of the Social Value Champion of the Year award at the IED Annual Conference.